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Chuck Mangione’s Bandmates Die in Fatal Crash – TMZ.com

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Alt Rock Shop Admin

A publicist for the famous jazz musician identified the band members as Gerry Niewood and Coleman Mellett. Through a rep, Mangione said, “I’m in shock over the horrible, heartbreaking tragedy.” via Chuck Mangione’s Bandmates Die in Fatal Crash – TMZ.com. … Continue reading →

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Playbill News: Blossom Dearie, Vocalist Whose Wispy Voice Caressed Show Music and Standards, Has Died

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Alt Rock Shop Admin

Blossom Dearie, the American singer whose little-girl voice and jazzy piano arrangements offered a unique approach to show tunes and the Great American Songbook, died Feb. 7 at her home in Greenwich Village, according to colleagues. Cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com cited Donald Schaffer, … Continue reading →

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Cramps Frontman Lux Interior R.I.P. | Pitchfork

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Alt Rock Shop Admin

Lux Interior, the awesomely ghoulish frontman for sleazed-up New York rockabilly OGs the Cramps, died today in Glendale, California, as the Daily Swarm reports and an official statement confirms. He suffered from a heart condition. via Cramps Frontman Lux Interior … Continue reading →

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